Darnley Island Airport facts for kids
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Darnley Island Airport
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Operator | Torres Strait Island Regional Council | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 220 ft / 67 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 09°34′40″S 143°46′45″E / 9.57778°S 143.77917°E | ||||||||||
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Location in Queensland
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Darnley Island Airport (IATA: NLF, ICAO: YDNI) is a small airport located on Darnley Island in Queensland, Australia. It helps connect the island to other places.
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What is Darnley Island Airport?
Darnley Island Airport is a special kind of airport. It is listed as a "private" airport. This means it is not open for everyone to use freely like a big city airport. It is mainly for flights that serve the local community.
Who Manages the Airport?
The airport is managed by the Torres Strait Island Regional Council. This council helps run things for the people living in the Torres Strait Islands. They make sure the airport is safe and works well for islanders.
Where is Darnley Island?
Darnley Island is also known as Erub. It is one of the many islands in the Torres Strait. This area is located between the tip of Queensland, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. The island is quite small, and the airport helps people travel to and from it.
How High is the Airport?
The airport sits about 220 feet above sea level. This is like being on top of a 20-story building! This measurement is important for pilots when they are landing or taking off.
Flights from Darnley Island Airport
Even though it's a small airport, Darnley Island Airport has regular flights. These flights are very important for the people living on the island. They help them travel for work, school, or to visit family.
Which Airlines Fly Here?
Currently, Skytrans Airlines is the main airline that flies to Darnley Island. Skytrans is an Australian airline that connects many regional communities.
Where Can You Fly From Here?
From Darnley Island, you can fly to a few other islands in the Torres Strait. These include Horn Island, Murray Island, and Yorke Island. These short flights help people move between the islands.
Airport Codes Explained
Every airport in the world has special codes to identify it. Darnley Island Airport has two main codes:
- NLF is its IATA code. This is the three-letter code you usually see on your flight tickets and luggage tags.
- YDNI is its ICAO code. This is a four-letter code used by air traffic controllers and pilots for flight planning.
The Runway
The airport has one main runway. A runway is the long strip of land where planes take off and land.
- The runway is numbered 10/28. These numbers tell pilots the direction of the runway.
- It is about 450 meters long. That's about the length of four and a half football fields!
- The surface of the runway is paved, meaning it's covered with a hard material like asphalt or concrete. This makes it smooth and safe for planes.
See also
- List of airports in Queensland
